Activities
General Assembly Meetings -
One Sunday a month at Alexander's Steakhouse, Peoria
2025 Meeting Dates:
January - No meeting
February 2
March 2
April 6
May 4
June 1
July 13
August 3
September 7
October 5
November 2
December 7 - Christmas Dinner, no meeting
Festa Picnic - August
Join us for our 94th Festa on August 10, 2025. Click here for more information.
Socials
Several times a year Society members will get together outside of our meetings to enjoy each other's company, converse and relax. Our next social is March 15, 2025 at The Farmstead in Roanoke, IL. It is run by a member of the Monge family and she uses some original Monge family recipes! If you are interested in attending, contact Maureen Hallengren by March 12 to reserve your spot.
Italian Heritage Day - October
Each year, the members of the Italian-American Society gather together to celebrate our heritage as Italians. A member of the Society or Peoria community will often speak about the history of Italians globally or in the United States.
Annual Christmas/Holiday Dinner - December
Each December at our monthly meeting members of the Society take time to reflect on the past year and celebrate family and friendship at our annual Christmas/Holiday Dinner. In addition to the buffet meal, members are encouraged to prepare and bring Italian desserts. At this event, the Society members collect items for a charity in the area. There may also be special appearances by Santa and La Befana.